“We cannot predict when the next disaster will strike, but we can prepare,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “This emergency supplies tax holiday helps everyone save money on the items we need to be ready for the next storm and the upcoming hurricane season.”

The following emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption:

Download the ReadyHarris app, from the Apple Store or Google Play, and use our step-by-step guide to building a personalized family disaster plan. Go to ReadyHarris.org to sign up for emergency alerts and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.